Tuesday, November 8, 2011

Whether you have rehearsals and an ailing husband like me... or you're running to every kind of sports practice, studying for class or just swamped with work, we all need a little bit of a dinner break.

The worst thing you can do when you get overwhelmed... is slack on good food. When you're running around helter skelter, essential nutrients are exactly the thing you need! Not processed gunk!

SO! Don't sacrifice quality when you're tied up.

Instead... make a meal like this one! One day in the kitchen, two different meals.

I have this goal to cook "big" three times a week, have leftovers thrice and then eat out for date night with G. This meal fits really well into that plan, changing up the "leftover" meal to something a little different with just two extra ingredients.

-Combine above ingredients and pour out onto a baking sheet or roasting pan of your choice and place in a 475 degree oven for 30-40 minutes or until potato is tender, stirring every 10.

2 boneless skinless chicken breasts, butterflied

salt and pepper to taste

flour for dredging

4 tbs butter

3 tbs olive oil

1/3 c balsamic vinegar

1/2 c chicken stock

3 tbs honey

- In a large frying pan or skillet, melt 3 tbs of olive oil and 2 tbs of the butter over medium high heat. Salt and pepper the chicken, dredge in flour and add to the pan, searing for 3 minutes on each side. Transfer to plate and set aside.

- To sauce : Add vinegar, stock and honey to the pan, whisking to incorporate and scraping up brown bits. Bring to a boil, check for seasoning, place chicken back into the sauce and simmer for 5 minutes. Remove chicken to a plate once more.

- Whisk in the remaining 2 tbs of butter into the sauce. Plate up veggies and chicken, pour sauce over and serve. (If making pizza below, reserve 3/4 c of the vegetable/fig mixture and 1/2 c of chicken, shredded.)

About Me

Coming to you from her cozy NYC kitchen, Anna Luce is a happily married classical and baroque violinist, and mother to Zoe the Yorkie! Join her as she figures out what a healthy lifestyle is while balancing ulcerative colitis with her desire for traditional cooking and baking. Follow her on twitter @keepitluce or send her an email at arpluce@gmail.com!
*The views and advice contained within this blog are from personal experience and not to be considered certified medical instruction. Consult your healthcare provider if you have questions or concerns before making changes to your lifestyle.